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Targeted eight times in blowout

Seals-Jones caught three of eight targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 40-14 loss to Atlanta.

Analysis: Seals-Jones had a busy afternoon, tallying his second most targets of any game this season. Four of those came in the final five minutes of action with rookie quarterback Josh Rosen benched and Mike Glennon in charge. The Arizona offense has scored more than 20 points just once in the last nine games, and things are unlikely to get better before the end of the year for Seals-Jones, who flashed as a rookie in 2017 but hasn't scored since Week 3. Next up is a Rams defense that held Seals-Jones to…read more

Published: Tue, Dec 18 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Puts up 31 yards

Seals-Jones compiled three receptions (on five targets) for 31 yards during Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Lions.

Analysis: A breakout candidate before the season, Seals-Jones has been at the behest of below-average quarterback play. Working as the Cardinals' No. 1 tight end for much of the year, he's rarely put up more than Sunday's yardage total, doing so four times in the previous 12 games. Overall, his catch rate is merely 50 percent -- 30 receptions on 60 targets -- and he's scored just one TD in 2018, so there are plenty of more desirable TE options out there.

Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 8:17pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Targeted thrice in win

Seals-Jones caught one of three targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over Green Bay.

Analysis: Seals-Jones has now been held to one catch and 10 or fewer yards in three consecutive games. The second-year pass-catcher showed some signs of potential stardom in 2017, but not much has gone right this season. He's caught more than two passes just twice since Week 2 and hasn't scored since Week 3. The Cardinals, as a whole, have struggled with new leadership and a rookie under center. Seals-Jones might still be a dynamic target in the making, but his development has certainly been arrested.…read more

Published: Tue, Dec 4 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Quiet for second straight week

Seals-Jones reeled in one of his two targets for a five-yard reception in Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: It's the second week in a row that Seals-Jones has managed just one reception, taking most of the shine off his five-reception, 51-yard performance against the Chiefs in Week 10. The tight end also hasn't reached the end zone since Week 3, which makes it hard to count on him delivering much fantasy value in the Cardinals' upcoming contest Dec. 2 in Green Bay.

Published: Mon, Nov 26 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Shut down by Raiders

Seals-Jones managed just one catch for five yards during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Oakland.

Analysis: The second-year tight end has garnered a viable volume of work (five targets per game), but he's been brutally inefficient with those opportunities in logging a catch rate of just 50 percent thus far this season. Seals-Jones is averaging fewer than 40 receiving yards per game and carries a streak of seven straight outings without a touchdown as Arizona travels to take on the Chargers in Week 12. Los Angeles has been respectable in defending tight ends this year, allowing the 13th-fewest points…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 8:04pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Second-leading receiver in Week 10

Seals-Jones hauled in five of nine targets, racking up 51 receiving yards during Sunday's 26-14 defeat to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Seals-Jones had a solid outing Sunday, facing a Chiefs defense that came into Week 10 struggling mightily at containing opposing tight ends (only Tampa Bay had surrendered more yardage to the position this season). Five catches tied a season high for the former Texas A&M standout, while he pushed the 50-yard receiving mark for the third time this season. Next, he'll have a matchup against an Oakland secondary that entered the weekend allowing the third-most touchdowns to tight ends (six).

Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Lackluster outing for second straight week

Seals-Jones caught two of four targets for 12 yards Sunday in the Cardinals' 18-15 win over the 49ers.

Analysis: The reception, target and yardage totals matched exactly what Seals-Jones had posted in the Cardinals' 45-10 loss to the Broncos in Week 7. Though he remains the team's clear top option at tight end after starting and playing 48 of a possible 66 offensive snaps (73 percent) Sunday, Seals-Jones has yet to carve out consistent volume in a weak passing game. Quarterback Josh Rosen looked more comfortable in the victory after a rough showing one week prior, but it appears that wideouts Larry…read more

Published: Mon, Oct 29 at 11:28am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Full practice Wednesday

Seals-Jones (arm) practiced fully Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: After taking a direct hit to his forearm while attempting to recover a fumble last Thursday against the Broncos, Seals-Jones didn't return to the game. Fortunately for the tight end, he relayed that he merely suffered a bruise. according to Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site. Seals-Jones' ability to practice without any cap on his reps Wednesday indicates he's not in danger of missing time as a result of the injury. He'll have look to improve on his worst line of the season Sunday…read more

Published: Wed, Oct 24 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Avoids fracture in arm

Seals-Jones (forearm) noted that he did not suffer a break in his arm, just a bruise, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: It is a small amount of positive news for the Cardinals on a night where everything seemed to go wrong. Seals-Jones should be okay and seems unlikely to miss an extended period of time due to the bruised arm. However, look for more updates on his official status to come next week when the team resumes practice.

Published: Thu, Oct 18 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Questionable to return Thursday

Seals-Jones is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos with a forearm injury.

Analysis: Seals-Jones took a direct shot to his arm after attempting to recover a Josh Rosen fumble and immediately headed to the locker room. Considering the blowout status of Thursday's game, there is no real reason for the Cardinals to put the talented tight end back on the field. If he does not return, he will finish the game with two catches (on four targets) for 12 yards. Jermaine Gresham and Gabe Holmes figure to see larger roles as long as Seals-Jones is out.

Published: Thu, Oct 18 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Posts season high in receiving yardage

Seals-Jones caught five of six targets for 69 yards during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Seals-Jones set a new season high in receiving yardage and came within three of his career best, thanks in large part to a long gain of 40 yards. He tied for second on the team in catches while trailing only Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk in targets. Seals-Jones was held without a catch last week against the 49ers, but he was targeted six times in the game and seems to be in good standing after this bounce-back performance. He could be emerging as a useful option for an evolving Cardinals…read more

Published: Sun, Oct 14 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Unable to connect with Rosen

Seals-Jones was targeted six times during Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers but failed to record a catch.

Analysis: Seals-Jones is tied with Larry Fitzgerald in targets (10) through Josh Rosen's two starts. He's managed to convert just two of them into catches, however, as his chemistry with Rosen appears to need work. Both of those catches went for more than 20 yards, so there is hope that even with a limited connect rate, the two can do some damage. They'll have a solid opportunity Sunday against a Minnesota pass defense that gives up the second-most yards per opponent pass attempt in the league.

Published: Tue, Oct 9 at 8:38pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Records 52 yards receiving Sunday

Seals-Jones posted two catches (on four targets) for a team-high 52 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks.

Analysis: Seals-Jones wasn't even targeted until the waning minutes of the third quarter, but a 31-yard reception early in the fourth jump-started an eventual touchdown drive, and he later was on the receiving end of a beautifully-placed ball down the left sideline from Josh Rosen for a 21-yard gain. Prior to Sunday's game, Seals-Jones led Cardinals skill-position players with an offensive snap share of 91.2 percent. With an ever healthier Jermaine Gresham taking on 33 of 60 snaps on offense Sunday,…read more

Published: Mon, Oct 1 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Scores but doesn't do much more

Seals-Jones caught one of three targets for a 35-yard touchdown during Sunday's 16-14 loss to Chicago.

Analysis: Seals-Jones slipped behind the defense and was wide-open for Sam Bradford touchdown pass to cap Arizona's opening drive. After a strong first half, the Cardinals' luck ran out, Bradford committed three turnovers and the Josh Rosen era began. Rosen did not target Seals-Jones during his two drives, but there are few better friends for a young quarterback than a big, athletic tight end. Expect Rosen to look to Seals-Jones as a security blanket while being harassed by Seattle's swarming defense on…read more

Published: Tue, Sep 25 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Leads team in targets in blowout

Seals-Jones caught four of six passes for 17 yards in Sunday's 34-0 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: The six targets were actually a team-high mark in a game that saw the Rams hold a 67-43 advantage in snaps and a 432-137 advantage in yards. Seals-Jones appeared to dominate the playing time at tight end for a second time in as many weeks, but it still isn't translating into production. He might benefit if the Cardinals switched from Sam Bradford to Josh Rosen, though the team's issues clearly aren't just a matter of the quarterback position. There's a chance Seals-Jones will lose some of his…read more

Published: Sun, Sep 16 at 5:02pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Dominates Week 1 snaps

Seals-Jones played 49 of 53 offensive snaps in Sunday's 24-6 loss to Washington, catching three passes for 19 yards on six targets.

Analysis: Though he didn't do much in terms of pass-catching impact, Seals-Jones did dominate Gabe Holmes (nine snaps) when it came to playing time. A downturn in snaps could be coming whenever Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) is available, but there doesn't seem to be much question about Seals-Jones operating as the team's top receiving threat at tight end. It's a role that could result in a surprising number of targets, given the lack of proven talent at wide receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald.

Published: Mon, Sep 10 at 8:14am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Quiet again in preseason

Seals-Jones finished without a catch on one target in Friday's preseason game against the Saints.

Analysis: Gabe Holmes started at tight end for a second straight week, but Seals-Jones came in for the next snap and got regular work throughout the first half, albeit with his lone target getting batted down by a defensive lineman. The second-year pro did play a part in David Johnson's nine-yard touchdown run, pushing a defender off the line with an impressive block and then helping Johnson push the pile into the end zone. With Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) unlikely to be available early in the season,…read more

Published: Sat, Aug 18 at 9:54am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Records one catch

Seals-Jones corralled his only target for six yards in Saturday's 24-17 preseason win versus the Chargers.

Analysis: Seals-Jones didn't get the start at tight end -- that honor went to Gabe Holmes -- but his hookup with Sam Bradford marked the veteran quarterback's sole pass attempt of the game. The preceding bodes well for Seals-Jones serving as the top pass-catching TE in Arizona in 2018, especially with Jermaine Gresham still in recovery mode from an Achilles tear in Week 17 of last season. On the legal front, though, Seals-Jones awaits the resolution of a July arrest in Scottsdale, Ariz., which may…read more

Published: Sun, Aug 12 at 11:28pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Seals-Jones was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday and charged with assault, disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing, NFL.com reports.

Analysis: After being denied entry to a hotel due to the time of night, Seals-Jones allegedly attempted to re-enter more than once and pushed an employee before being restrained by security. It doesn't sound like anything that would warrant felony charges or a lengthy suspension, but the NFL could hand down some kind of punishment after the legal process plays out. The Cardinals stated they are aware of the incident and won't comment further at this time. Seals-Jones caught 12 passes for 201 yards and…read more

Published: Tue, Jul 17 at 7:27pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Analysis: Jermaine Gresham tore his Achilles in Week 17 last season, while Seals-Jones suffered a far less severe leg injury in the same game. The Cardinals nonetheless opted against adding any tight ends in free agency or the draft, displaying an unexpected degree of confidence in Seals-Jones, a former college wideout who stuck with the team as an undrafted rookie last year. He finally earned a meaningful role Week 11, ultimately finishing the season with 12 catches for 201 yards and three touchdowns on…read more

Published: Thu, May 3 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Seals-Jones was spotted in a walking boot following Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Even though the specificity and severity of the injury remains unclear, the Cardinals' season came to an end Sunday, which allows for plenty of healing time for Seals-Jones. The 22-year-old ends his rookie season with 201 yards and three touchdowns.

Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:29pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Seals-Jones corralled one of three passes for 20 yards during Sunday's 12-7 win against the Titans.

Analysis: Seals-Jones broke out during Blaine Gabbert's first three starts as a Cardinal, averaging three catches (on 5.3 targets) for 56.7 yards and one touchdown per game. While Seals-Jones was expected to keep up the pace against Tennessee's lower-tier pass defense, the Cardinals' air attack instead took a step back, with Gabbert capped at 178 passing yards and Larry Fitzgerald pacing the team with 44 yards receiving. Moreover, Seals-Jones ranked behind fellow tight ends Jermaine Gresham and Troy…read more

Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Seals-Jones caught two of five targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Seals-Jones caught fewer than half the passes thrown his way, but gains of 27 and 17 yards propelled him to second on the team in receiving yards, behind only Larry Fitzgerald. The rookie didn't see any action prior to Week 11, but he's burst on the scene with 170 receiving yards and three touchdowns through his first three games. Seals-Jones will look to continue his acclimation to the NFL next week against the Titans.

Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Seals-Jones caught four of six targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: Once a five-star college recruit, Seals-Jones burst onto the scene the previous week in a 31-21 loss to the Texans with three catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns on five targets, despite logging only eight snaps on offense. He again made the most of limited playing time in Sunday's win, first breaking free up the seam for a 26-yard gain on a 3rd-and-9, and then doing the same for a 29-yard touchdown. The undrafted rookie is making a strong case to take more playing time from starter…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 7:08pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com